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Dominican Republic sustainable tourism push

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In July 2026 the Dominican Republic began formalizing its tourism strategy with the creation of a permanent working group focused on the Bayahíbe area. The group was intended to coordinate stakeholders and guide development in that coastal region. Two weeks later the government expanded the initiative nationally by signing a public‑private partnership with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and the United Nations Development Programme. The agreement outlines standards for protecting natural resources, reducing carbon emissions, supporting local suppliers and preparing destinations for climate impacts. Simultaneously, the DominGO Experiences digital platform was launched to link travelers with community guides in rural Cibao and the South, routing spending directly to local micro‑entrepreneurs and funding development projects. ~~Together, the working group, partnership and platform signal~~ On 29 July 2026 Tourism Minister David Collado signed a ~~coordinated effort~~ memorandum of cooperation with the International Transport Workers' Federation. The pact aims to ~~shift Dominican~~ integrate sustainable ground‑transport services into the tourism ~~toward~~ value chain, improve safety and innovation, and reduce the sector’s environmental footprint. The agreement underscores the government’s broader push to embed sustainability across all facets of Dominican tourism, from accommodation and ~~community benefit.~~ community-based experiences to mobility for visitors.

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